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Louisiana Assistant Adjutant General achieves one-star rank
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard...
Home Bank posts slight decrease in net income in Q2
Lafayette-based Home Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Home Bank, generated $8.1 million of net income during the second quarter, down from the $1.1 million in the first quarter. Per share earnings were at $1.02 per diluted common share, down from the $1.14 in the first quarter, bank officials announced...
A Stormy Weather Pattern With A Threat of Flash Flooding…
The weather pattern will be stormy for the rest of the week and over the week. It does look as though this pattern may persist into the middle half of next week. 4-6″ of rain will be possible over the next 7-10 days. The severe weather risk will be low, but we will have a flask flooding threat. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s, and lows will be in the mid to upper 70s. ~ Chief Meteorologist Heath Morton.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Woman arrested, man sought in MC drug investigation
Morgan City police arrested a woman and are looking for a second suspect after a search at a Railroad Avenue home turned up cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and cash, the Police Department said. Andrea Bridget Vaughn, 31, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday on charges of...
Lafayette police seize drugs and guns during bust; 5 arrested
LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team, served a search warrant in the 300 block of Guilbeau Road on Tuesday, July 16. As a result, officers recovered over 12 pounds of high-grade Marijuana (DEA street value of $110,190),...
SLCC receives $100K to provide scholarships for 20 students
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Some deserving New Iberia students will soon be receiving scholarships to SLCC, thanks to a major donation. The City of New Iberia presented the community college with a $100,000 check on Tuesday, July 16. It will fund the scholarship program, which launches in the spring...
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 3
2023 Record: 11-3 2023 Playoffs: State Runner up lost to Catholic HS of Baton Rouge 55-31 Key Players graduated: DE/DT Dominick McKinley(LSU), LB Amir Hill, LB Shamarius Harris,OG Mike Willis, OL Jackson Hammond, RB Ezekiel Hypolite, RB Cameron Menette. . Team Outlook: “ We have a chance to be good with...
LCG: Proposed pay increase for public workers in fiscal year 2024-25 budget
The Boulet Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 not only focuses to restructure LCG's financial approach, but items such as an increase in pay for public service workers is also included in the proposed budget.
Lafayette touts record sales tax collections
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Sales tax revenues can have a significant impact on Lafayette Consolidated Government's budget plans and Lafayette leaders are touting record tax collections for the parish. According to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, sales tax revenue has reached $3.5 billion so far this year. It follows...
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
Lafayette councilman talks rental inspection proposal regarding Himbola, other properties
For Tuesday's Lafayette city council meeting, a discussion is on the agenda on what to do about Himbola Manor Apartments and other rental properties reported to be in poor condition.
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